When I was young in the game.  

We talked about the pros and cons and he said I had to meet his partner, Ron who is a part owner in a CrossFit gym and sits on the board of a sports marketing and gaming company.

New to the game.

The algorithm scans keywords in your listing description and even the alt text of your photos to determine relevance.For example:A picture of a game room could land in the "Play" category if the photo’s alt text is labeled something like: “Amazing game room with ping pong and pool table.”A picture of a beautiful view of land with the alt text being “Beautiful view of the countryside”Your photos can do more than look good—they can strategically get your listing into multiple categories by including targeted alt-text descriptions.The more categories you rank in, the more visibility your listing gets, leading to more clicks and higher rankings in Airbnb search results.Testing and Improving Your CTROnce your photos are optimized, it’s time to test their impact.

Just be transparent with the sellers that you are licensed and for good grace recommend they use a realtor on their end, although not necessary. 

It sounds like you've got a solid foundation and a great game plan, especially with your background in North Padre and passion for fishing, which could really set your STR apart.

TV shows and social media make it look like a fast track to financial freedom—but in reality, it's a tough game, especially in a market like Boston.Even if you have a down payment, you're likely using hard money loans at 10-12% interest for the purchase and rehab.

That cycle of sourcing, assigning, and reinvesting has been a game changer for me too, and I completely agree—it’s the real estate cheat code most people overlook.Being able to create revenue while also creating opportunities for long-term wealth is the best part of this business, and it’s exactly how I plan to keep growing my portfolio.

It’s been an exciting (and sometimes chaotic) journey, and I’m always looking to learn from others while sharing my own experiences along the way.Baltimore is definitely a unique market with its fair share of challenges and opportunities, and I’d love to connect with other investors—whether you’re just starting out or have been in the game for years.

Tickets to football games are nice, but understanding taxes, so I don't have to qualify, is fantastic.